The Regime Is Not a Monolithic Rock
Sociologist Óscar René Vargas maintains that the Ortega-Murillo regime is going through internal fissures amid a scenario marked by structural poverty, dependence on remittances, investment stagnation, and an increase in banking profits.
TL;DR
- 54.3% of Nicaragua's economically active population lacks formal employment and cannot afford a basic basket of goods, living in poverty.
- Teachers' average monthly salary is half the cost of a basic basket, indicating labor poverty.
- Banks accumulated over US$922 million between 2018-2024, with 2025 profits increasing significantly due to public commissions and fees.
- Remittances reached US$6.199 billion in 2025, representing 30% of GDP and the primary driver of consumption, yet 30% of Nicaraguans suffer from food poverty.
- Gross fixed investment has stagnated for eight years, hindering long-term economic growth.
- The Ortega-Murillo regime is characterized by repression and a disregard for human rights, with internal fissures emerging.
- Democratization and the rebuilding of democratic political parties are presented as essential for Nicaragua's recovery.